: Amazing Autdio, Great Bass, Great highs, amazing Mids, Great lows, Looks slick, Multiple Color Options, Durable, folding function,
: Not very comfortable, cord is not detachable
Hello,
The Sony MDR V55 are an all around amazing headphone. I bought them at best buy for $99 which is an amazing price for the headphones they really are. The MDR V55 provide an amazing high to low grade of volume and are all around great for every genre of Music. I personally listen to pop and some rock and these have served its purpose really well. Kill me now, but I am a fan of Beats By Dre and really do like Dr. Dre's products. As most users on here, every one is in for the sound. I however am in for the style and sound. When you compare the Beats by Dre solos HD, the MDR V55 blows them away. In style, bass, looks, and sound quality. Now bring the Sony's against the Stuidos. When it comes to sound quality, I would have to give it to the Sonys. Looks, bass, and comfort I would give to the Studios. But when all is said and done, the Sony's where only $99 compared to the Studios insane $299 dollar mark.
It really is no question on which would be a better choice. The MDR V55 dont come with any sort of case, cleaning cloth, or even a solid box. Which is a down side, but they would cost quite a bit more if they did come with such. On the left side of the headphone you have the wire which seems to be shaped like a thin, flat, noodle from a pasta dish. The cable is made of rubber and is tangle free. The cable is NOT detachable! After an hour or more of use the headphones may become sore on your ears. The padding is soft but not soft enough. I personally think the headphones only downside is comfort. They really aren't as comfortable as I thought they would have been. The top part ( the band ) is made of a soft rubber but is some what squishy. You are able to fold the headphones which for many people comes in very useful for traveling. The bass on the headphones are also very nice. The vibration some bass heads may urge for is there. (Not like the beats studio where you have an over powering bass line) These headphones are made for DJing and really would be great if they came with a 5mm jack. Over all I would say these headphones are all in all great for the price you pay.
Further to the review above, I feel obliged to make the following observations:
(a) With further burn in time the Logitech UE6000 over ears have improved markedly in the bass. Still don't go as low (as evidenced by the respective specs) or have quite the attack as the Sony's but otherwise pretty good now.
(b) Further listening has me convinced me the MDR V55s have a somewhat hollowed out midrange compared to the excellent mids of the UE cans. However the difference in soundstage isn't as marked as I suggested.
I still recommend the Sony 'phones but everything is relative. If you can still get the Logitechs for around 85USD on Amazon I'd say pay the extra if your budget permits.